Landscaping & Gardening Apprentice

Sustainable Garden Solutions is seeking a Landscaping & Gardening Apprentice in Medway, UK. This two-year apprenticeship offers hands-on training alongside experienced landscapers and includes one day per week of study at Hadlow College. Apprentices will develop landscaping skills, work on customer sites, and earn from £8.00 per hour. The role requires commitment, teamwork, and physical ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Start your career and join our growing team at Sustainable Garden SolutionsLandscaping & Gardening Apprentice
Fancy a career outdoors, creating and maintaining attractive and sustainable gardens and outdoor spaces?
Want to be part of a friendly and sociable team at an award-winning company with an innovative and ethical approach to landscaping and gardening?


Based in Cuxton, Rochester, we provide hands on training working alongside experienced landscapers on customer sites across the southeast, along with 1 day per week studying Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2) at Hadlow College, Tonbridge.


The Apprenticeship contract lasts 2 years, with a minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week (including studying). Usual start times are 7.30am to around 5.30 pm with some late finishes (up to 6.30pm) occasionally required. College hours are usually 8.30am to 3.30pm.


Overview
Working as part of a team delivering high standard landscaping projects on various customer sites, developing key landscaping skills and experience including:
Preparing and levelling the ground for planting and constructionInstalling hardscape features including paths, driveways, draining systems, fencing, decking, patios, steps and wallsSafely operating all machinery including cutting and grinding equipmentDeveloping a good knowledge base of plants, gardening techniques, soil conditions, and sustainable gardening practicesWhat you’ll need to beA commited, self-motivated and enthusiastic employee and student, willing and able to learn and develop landscaping and horticultural skills via both practical, hands-on experience, classroom study and personal revisionA good team player, doing what's asked and going the extra mile when needed to support colleaguesA good listener and communicator, respectful and polite to customers and colleaguesA positive, honest and reliable colleague with good time keeping, a can-do attitude and physical ability to lift and carry loads and to work outside in all weather conditions*How to apply
Send us your CV with a short covering message setting out why you’re interested in working with us. You can do this directly via the job portal or by emailing to: sustainablegardensolutions@gmail.com.
Explore more about us at www.sustainablegardensolutions.co.uk and follow our journey on Instagram @savethebees_uk.


Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: From £8.00 per hour
Benefits
Company eventsCompany pensionOn-site parking
Language
English (required)
Licence/Certification
Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person